Cambridge's Hotel Du Vin is set within a row of five grade II listed Georgian houses elegantly restored into a 41-bedroom hotel with trademark bistro in the heart of Trumpington Street. It's a perfect spot to enjoy great food and watch the world go b ...more
There's been a bit of a buzz (you may be forgiven for missing it) about the newest environmentally-friendly restaurant in London Town. Curiously ignoring Acorn House and its kin who have been quietly beavering away for some years on the eco-front, th ...see the full blog and reader comments
One of the north's most high-profile chefs, Paul Heathcote opened his flagship Longridge Restaurant in 1990 and built it up to two-Michelin-star status. The Heathcotes group now extends to nine restaurants across Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cheshire and includes his Olive Press chain of Italian restaurants and a flourishing outside catering business. Paul has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:
Ask Paul Heathcote your question.What kinds of equipment do professional chefs use? I'm intrigued! Their knives must be super sharp and no matter how much I try I can't get mine like theirs. Chefs on TV always seem to have similar pans etc to each other. Is there a brand that they all use? - Jamie
On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of East Anglia & Essex restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.
Lower Slaughter Manor, Lower SlaughterYes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.
Read What the Critics have to say.
Win an overnight stay, dinner including a bottle of wine and breakfast for 2 at the acclaimed riverside Washbourne Court Hotel set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, part of the von Essen hotels group
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Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of East Anglia & Essex restaurants.
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Take the hassle out of making your restaurant reservation by booking online. It's simple and it's free -- just click on the link to browse the restaurants in East Anglia & Essex that you can book online....more
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If you're planning a special meal out, why not make a night of it? We can offer the best hotel deals, with discounts of up to 70%....more
Order a Takeaway
It's simple and free to place your Takeaway order online. Just click on the link to browse places in East Anglia & Essex where you can order online....more
Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.
Latest Recommendation:Gate Of India, Norwich
More information on Gate Of India"A visit to any restaurant by a party of six people without a booking is probably not the best idea, especially on a busy Saturday evening over a Bank Holiday week-end. However, The Gate of India staff were not phased at all and asked us to sit in the waiting area. We were shown to our table within 10 minutes. A very clean and well presented decor, with the staff smartly dressed and very polite. Presented with a very extensive menu, my first thoughts were that, because of the amount of customers coming and going, we would be rushed into ordering and eating our food. How wrong I was. Everything was relaxed and the food was excellent. I would certainly recommend this venue to anyone visiting the area and will be calling again if I am in the vicinity. The Curry Monster for and on behalf of The Whitnash Curry Lovers. "
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd September
EDP Bidwells Norfolk Food Festival 2010 The Norfolk Food Festival will include over 300 events which are organised by individuals, schools, companies and other community groups ...more
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- Saturday 18th September to Sunday 3rd October
British Food Fortnight Now in its ninth year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. ...more
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- Friday 24th September to Saturday 9th October
Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival The Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival is a two week celebration of the abundance of good local food and drink to be found in East Suffolk. ...more
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- Monday 11th October
National Chef of the Year 2010. Search begins for UK's top chef. Top chefs from across the UK will face a grilling in the search to find the National Chef of the Year 2010. The event is being launched by the Craft Guild of Chefs and will culminate in a live final ...more
- Latest news for diners in the East Anglia & Essex area.
- The Academy of Food and Wine (AFW) is now accepting entries for its front-of-house Annual Awards of Excellence. The closing date for entries is 10 September. Entry forms can be obtained from Helen Glen at the AFW on 020 8661 4646 or helen@acfws. ...more
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